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Harris Communications has successfully implemented a commercial cellular solution for a world wide relief organization. We were initially contacted by the organization when they were not satisfied with an existing solution at a smaller facility. The solution was not performing as promised.
We were able to walk the facility, determine why the other system was not performing and provide a superior solution that came in well under budget. As a result of that installation, the non-profit approached Harris Communications about a campus location they had that needed improved cellular reception. This solution was applied to a campus style set up and incorporated a total of eight buildings. The infrastructure is a copper solution and is composed of individual solutions for each building as opposed to one comprehensive solution. This schematic ensured that we were able to deliver the cellular reception and come in below budget by using copper as opposed to a fiber solution. Conduits were not available due to the mountainous terrain that surrounds the campus.
This was a high priority for the organization because they work in international relief efforts. In recent years, we have seen several natural disasters wipe out landlines and the most effective way to communicate is via cell phone. Haiti in particular was the impetus behind the organization seeking out a solution despite the ineffective solution they had purchased prior to working with Harris Communications. It is imperative to have good in-building coverage to reach people at all times and in any place in the facility. We provided a solution that enhanced Verizon and AT&T cellular signals.
Harris Communications is able to provide single and multiple building solutions. We work closely with clients to find a solution that is the best fit for their needs and budget. In many instances there are fiber infrastructures already in place that we can attach our system to. In other cases it is more cost effective to implement a copper solution. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
Spotty Cell Reception in Charlotte, NC
This is not a surprise to Harris Communications! We hear about the spotty reception and dropped calls that plague our peers and friends throughout Charlotte.
The problem is troublesome enough that it made it’s way into the Charlotte Observer.
How much of my office will the cellular repeater cover?
A lot of people contact our office with this question. It is possible to provide an answer after we get some basic information. There are a few variables that impact every situation.
Dropped Call Doldrums
If you are frustrated by poor cell phone reception and dropped calls in your facility, you are not alone. Hospitals are notorious for poor to nonexistent cell phone coverage.
Harris Communications recently completed the 2nd and final phase of the commercial cellular project for the Van Andel Cancer Institute. This facility’s 2nd phase is a Leed Certified building and we extended our 1st phase multi-carrier distributed antenna system (DAS) into it adding Nextel in addition to providing in-building coverage with Verizon and AT&T.
VAN ANDEL CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
We completed a commercial cellular repeater solution for The Van Andel Institute (VAI). Founded in 1996, the vision was an institute that would have an impact world-wide in enriching and enhancing lives through biomedical research and education.
This is a question that comes up fairly frequently when we conduct site surveys and speak with clients over the course of the project. The simple answer is yes. How many depends on many of the variables used in determining the coverage area of a system with a single inside antenna. We generally assess what you are trying to achieve and take the size of your facility and solution into account before estimating the number of antennas.
The indoor antennas are low profile and can be installed with minimal disturbance to your facility. In many cases it is necessary to conduct a site survey and ensure that there is ample space to install antennas.
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Found this indie video about the Ace Hotel and wanted to share it with everyone. Harris Communications implemented a multi-carrier cellular repeater solution for the hotel prior to the grand opening.
Many of you have heard people in the wireless and telecommunications industry refer to the FCC. The FCC stands for the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is a US government entity responsible for regulating communications industries.
A commercial cellular repeater or cellular booster is a type of bi-directional amplifier (BDA) as commonly named in the wireless telecommunications industry. The device is used for boosting the cell phone reception to a designated through the usage of an antenna for reception, an amplified signal and an internal rebroadcast antenna.